Project Origin Jun 14, 2008
Craig Hubbard: For me, some of the main sources of inspiration were Hideo Nakata's Dark Water and Ring, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Sance and Pulse, Peter Straub's Ghost Story (the name Alma is a reference to Alma Mobley), The Shining, Sixth Sense, and numerous other ghost stories that have stuck with me over the years. And probably a bit of Shakes the Clown. (IGN PC Games)
Horror Column: Eastern Promise Jun 2, 2008
Some were big commercial successes (The Grudge 2), some were disappointments (Dark Water, Pulse); all were cheap to buy, cheap to make, and profitable. This year alone, One Missed Call came out on April 1 in the UK, The Eye opened April 24, Shutter hit on May 16 and A Tale of Two Sisters ; apparently re-titled The Uninvited ; is to be released later this year. (IGN FilmForce)
Hospital havoc made horror real for worried mother May 2, 2008
Ms Tsimnadis said her son, who runs an art gallery, had a broken thumb and was concussed after plunging into the dark water. She said she had received a call from her son at about 5am telling her he was alive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Another Bloody Valentine Mar 26, 2008
So far only Halloween, The Nightmare on Elm Street, The Amityville Horror, Dark Water, Dawn of the Dead, The Fog, The Hills Have Eyes, The Omen (I think they get the point -- Ed), have either been, or will be remade. Lionsgate has seen the gap in the market however, snapping up the rights to remake the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine, about a murderer who kills those who celebrate the loved-up holiday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (IGN FilmForce)
The right platform Mar 26, 2008
Hideo Nakata (pic), famed Japanese director of Ring and Dark Water: People have asked me what am I doing here at the Filmart. Ive told them even a so-called internationally famous director like me has got problems getting financers and distributors for my project. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Browns Down Drillbit Mar 26, 2008
On the upside, though, it wasn't Dark Water, either. Under the Same Moon (10th place, $2. (E! Online)
Honeymoon in Japan turns out to be a horror Mar 22, 2008
As we know from recent American remakes of "Ringu" (2002's "The Ring") and "Honogurai mizu no soko kara" (2005's "Dark Water"), Japan is a prime exporter of contemporary horror films. So when Jane and Ben accidentally run over a nubile hitchhiker while driving through the Japanese countryside, we aren't especially shocked. (Boston Globe)
On the big screen Mar 20, 2008
JAPANESE master of macabre Hideo Nakata known for Dark Water (2002) and his Ring series (1998, 1999, 2005), now brings the third instalment of manga-inspired action thriller Death Note, a sequel with a storyline which picks up after the original. In the first Death Note film, a shinigami (God of Death) dropped a notebook, which had the power to kill people. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hideo Nakata: Director of dread Mar 17, 2008
Shunning computer generated monsters or gallons of fake-blood and guts, "Ringu" and other Nakata films including "Dark Water," which was also remade by Hollywood in 2005, use glimpses of mysterious abstract images -- a reflection in a TV screen, an unsettling, spreading damp patch of water -- to ratchet up the terror. Fans and critics have compared the chilling atmosphere of his films with that of Roman Polanski's work, in "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Tenant.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
If The Eye offends thee, pluck it out Feb 2, 2008
If youve seen any of the recent spate of horror remakes The Ring, The Grudge, Dark Water, etc. then you pretty much know what youre getting with The Eye. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Asian ghosts stories are getting the Hollywood makeover Jan 31, 2008
Trailer : 'Dark Water. Trailer : 'The Grudge. (International Herald Tribune)
Alone in the Dark Progress Report Jan 23, 2008
For example, one unlucky sewer worker stumbled upon what could only be described as "dark water." The liquid appeared to be sentient and moved quickly towards the man, swallowing him in a large puddle. Fortunately, these senses can be exploited to Carnby's advantage. (IGN PC Games)
Liberty Hotel revels in its jailhouse past Nov 11, 2007
Kevin Lynch, the great urbanist at MIT, got it right when he said we shouldn't drag the past into the bright light of today, but instead should perceive it half-seen beneath the present, "like a fish in dark water.". Most of the Liberty's public spaces are anything but subtle. (Boston Globe -- Living)
More People Haunted by Ghosts, According to Blockbuster Survey Oct 11, 2007
The 13 Most Haunted Movies, Recommended by BLOCKBUSTER -- "The Amityville Horror" -- "Blair Witch Project" -- "Dark Water" -- "1408" -- "The Grudge" -- "House on Haunted Hill" -- "The Others" -- "Pet Semetary" -- "Poltergeist -- "The Ring" -- "The Shining" -- "The Sixth Sense" -- "Thirteen Ghosts" Those who want the thrill of encountering a ghost this Halloween without the real-life terror can also visit . Blockbuster has created a free game titled "Room & Doom" that pits players against the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Reader’s Manifesto Aug 31, 2007
Partridge black, small, a restless traveler across the slope of life, an all-night talker; Mercalia, second wife of Partridge and the color of a brown feather on dark water, a hot intelligence; Quoyle large, white, stumbling along, going nowhere ... For all its faux precision, that feather simile is ultimately meaningless: there are too many possible browns for it to evoke whatever shade Proulx had in mind (even with dark water involved). (The Atlantic Online)
Free movies for flood victims Jul 27, 2007
Joanne Way, a 34-year-old mother of six, said she and her children left their housing association home on Sunday as tributaries of the River Thames burst their banks, spilling dark water onto the streets. Although full of praise for the charities' work, like many she said she had no housing contents insurance and was worried about the cost of replacing her possessions. (iAfrica.com)
GLOBALIZATION COMES FULL CIRCLE Jun 11, 2007
" The genetic group I belong to carries the three Y chromosome markers that immediately make me a blood relative, though distant, of millions of people who are now in the Middle East and Central Europe and hundreds of millions more in India. Their ancestors -- like my own -- once belonged to the same village in Duniya. Of course, there was no village until humans settled down to plant and harvest crops. But comparing the African continent to a metaphorical village is not so far-fetched. Africa... (San Francisco Chronicle)
God’s hand on the waters Jun 2, 2007
I was so comfortable with water in those days that I d lull myself to sleep each night by imagining myself floating on my back and gradually, head first, slipping into the dark water. By the time the water reached my face I was asleep. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Abomination Cast May 13, 2007
The British actor discusses Dark Water and Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards. Connections for The Incredible Hulk. (IGN FilmForce)
Infiltrating Iraq May 5, 2007
His production about Hurricane Katrina, "Dark Water Rising," was recently selected by the Smithsonian Institution to be part of its permanent collection on the devastating storm ... His production about Hurricane Katrina, "Dark Water Rising," was recently selected by the Smithsonian Institution to be part of its permanent collection on the devastating storm. (Townhall.com)
No Fish in My Dish! May 2, 2007
dark water, and then it's a comedy when you watch little fish. come up to your mask and peck at it as if to ask what you're. (Suite101.com)
Tragedy loomed out of the shadows Mar 30, 2007
Crew and passengers from two passing ferries risked their lives to dive into the dark waters to rescue at least eight people - including Ms Cain's husband, 80-year-old mother and her five-year-old son, Orion - after the collision at 10 ... Bravery lauded after rescuers leap into dark water in a flash. (Sydney Morning Herald)
* A sober allegory on the social underclass Mar 23, 2007
From the pool of dark water that lies in the center of the abandoned building to the smog-enveloped streets, all the movie's elements serve as resonating revelations of the characters' inner worlds, subtly lingering from scene to scene. With lavish colors and the astounding use of light and shade, the film also shows Tsai is an adept visual artist who pays meticulously attention to mood and texture. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hitman Exclusive Mar 11, 2007
Scott's credits include Ever After, Dark Water and Enigma. Before joining the cast of Desperate Housewives, Scott starred in the short-lived NBC series Heist. (IGN FilmForce)
Hollywoods Asian affair Mar 11, 2007
The first rash of Hollywood remakes focused mostly on commercial horror fare, like Japans Ringu (1998) and Dark Water(2002) ... Remake rights have sold for between US$550,000 (about RM2mil) for Japans Dark Water to US$2mil (RM7mil) for South Koreas A Tale of Two Sisters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* The Amityville lesson: houses have feelings too Feb 16, 2007
Drawing equally on recent Japanese horror (that stain image was in Dark Water) and 1930s don't-open-that-door tropes, The Messengers is every ghost movie ever made, done better than many. Off-center compositions leave vast, empty spaces where evil can lurk; a nervous camera catches blurry figures an instant before they disappear behind a door frame; fiendishly mixed sound effects make it seem as if foul forces are rattling about, not just in the attic or basement, but inside your head. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sixth round comeback - against all the odds Jan 18, 2007
Please note: Your browser has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. The page is still readable. (Scotsman)
The Caucasian crusader rides again in 'Blood Diamond' Jan 10, 2007
As was the case in Requiem for a Dream, Pollock, A Beautiful Mind, House of Sand and Fog, The Hulk and Dark Water, Connelly's mere presence in a film guarantees that things will turn out badly for the male lead, as Connelly is always cast as the Angel of Death. Fun to hang out with, great eyes, amazing eyebrows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Set Visit: 300 Jan 7, 2007
" Model makers show molded severed heads of massacred Persians. Each one is in a less enviable position than the last, with spears through heads and eyes. Many have bulging eyeballs showcasing their horrified expressions in the final moments of their lives. Of an amusing side note is the fact that many of the dead Persian heads are based on various cast and crew from the production. Warner Bros. 300's costume designer Michael Wilkinson, whose resume includes Dark Water and Garden State, flips... (IGN FilmForce)
BitTorrent Strikes Digital Download Deals with 20th Century Fox, G4, Kadokawa, Lionsgate, MTV Networks, Palm Pictures, Paramount and Starz Media Nov 29, 2006
Remakes from the Kadokawa library include "The Ring", "The Grudge", "Shall We Dance?", "Dark Water" and "Pulse.". About Lionsgate. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Parade of horror-film DVD releases continues Oct 17, 2006
Also now available in Blu-Ray are "Dark Water," "Glory Road" and "Gone in 60 Seconds.". Last modified: October 17. (Herald-Tribune)
The Women of Horror: Amber Tamblyn Oct 14, 2006
While tonally similar movies like the 2005 sequel to The Ring and that same year's Dark Water have been met with some box-office fatigue, distributor Sony is banking on returning director Takashi Shimizu and his wealth of experience The Grudge 2 is the sixth iteration of the franchise in which he's had a hand to make the difference with fickle young horror fans. According to Tamblyn, that's a good bet. (IGN FilmForce)
10 things not to miss on Panhandle Oct 13, 2006
Gliding through the dark water in a fishing boat, he points out egrets and bald eagles and their nests, tupelo trees (from whence the honey comes), mullets flip-flopping at the water's surface and alligators and turtles sunning on the shores or fallen logs. Stop for lunch at The-3-Thirty-1 (850-622-3335, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'Fear Fest '06' Asks Viewers 'How Do You Like Your Horror?' Sep 29, 2006
A not to be missed, spine-tingling event, "Fear Fest '06" will bring viewers some of the most beloved and scariest films of the genre, including "Dark Water," "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," "Wolf Creek," "Night of the Living Dead," "Hellraiser: Bloodline," "The Omen," "Alien Resurrection" and "Blade: Trinity." ... Additional films included in the Starz 24-Hour Marathon: STARZ Friday, Oct. 13 * 9 p.m. "Going To Pieces: The Rise and Fall of The Slasher Film" * 10:30 p.m. "Dark Water" Saturday, Oct.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A hot summer for Hollywood box office Sep 6, 2006
With Warner Brothers king of the summer box office, thanks to Batman Begins and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Disney launching bombs like Dark Water and Valiant. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Return of the zombie master Aug 25, 2006
Romero is also currently working on Solitary Isle, a horror thriller based on a Japanese short story by Koji Suzuki, who wrote the books upon which the films The Ring and Dark Water are based. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Thrill of chills Aug 25, 2006
These symbols, first perpetuated by Nakata Hideos Ringu and Dark Water, all-influencing as they are, have become ubiquitous hallmarks of the current Asian horror trend. The horror renaissance in Japan, kick-started by Ringu in 1998, created a global shockwave that has not dissipated since. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Katrina still claiming small victims Aug 25, 2006
And remarkably perhaps, for the Hurst children, an afternoon spent splashing in clear water does not bring back thoughts of the dark water, but seems to drive away the storm. Like that picture a year ago, perhaps it is an image that offers hope. (KHOU.com, TX)
Portland filmmaker's movie reveals impact of Katrina on pets Aug 18, 2006
The movie, Dark Water Rising premiers Thursday night, August 17th at Cinema 21. The movie is sponsored by In Defense of Animals an organization promoting the idea that people with pets are guardians of them and not owners. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Romero stalks J-horror Aug 8, 2006
Suzuki's previous stories have been adapted into The Ring and Dark Water. Emap Australia Pty Ltd 2004. (Australian Empire Online)
In brief: Stars defend Gibson Aug 7, 2006
Solitary Isle takes its plot from a tale by Koji Suzuki, who wrote the books upon which the films The Ring and Dark Water are based. The storyline centres on an exhibition to explore a supposedly deserted island. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Editor's Mailbag Aug 3, 2006
Several deaths have occurred, caused by swimmers heads hitting unseen rocks below that dark water. Beware. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Black magic mayhem Jul 23, 2006
Who knows, Hollywood might want to buy the rights the way it did for Japanese scary films The Ring and Dark Water. Next week: The cop aoler. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Disney to shoot Blu-ray shorts Jul 18, 2006
The second wave of titles, due October 17, includes "Glory Road, "Haunted Mansion" and "Gone in Sixty Seconds," as well as Touchstone's "Dark Water" and Dimension Films' "The Brothers Grimm. " Most Buena Vista Blu-ray titles will list for $34.99. At launch, Buena Vista's Blu-ray titles will feature advanced new menus, with seamless navigation and settings that can be accessed while the movie is playing. They also will come with new layering coating technology that provides a scratch-resistant... (CNET News.com)
The Horror, The Horror Jun 11, 2006
Coming out at a clip of almost 2 per year, this cycle includes remakes of Japanese and Korean horror films like Ringu (The Ring), Ju-on (The Grudge), and Honogurai mizu no soko kara (Dark Water). As evidenced by June 6's opening of The Omen and the upcoming releases of Pulse (originally Kairo in Japan) and The Grudge 2, the trend is not yet nearing completion. (CBS News)
Newsweek: Horror films' creepy kids Jun 6, 2006
Sometimes the kid is possessed ("The Omen," "The Exorcist"), sometimes the kid is eerie but tormented ("Poltergeist," "The Sixth Sense," last summer's "Dark Water") and sometimes the kid is a little Japanese boy who will not shut up ("The Grudge"). In the past year or two, though, use of the gimmick has become increasingly frequentand increasingly lame. (MSNBC -- News)
What's happening May 26-June 1? May 27, 2006
DARK WATER: 7 p.m., Cinema Paradiso (Fort Lauderdale Film Festival's year-round art house), 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-FILM (3456) or ; $8 general admission, $7 students and seniors, free for FLIFF members. Hideo Nakata, the filmmaker who ignited the current Japanese horror boom with 1998's The Ring, returns with a disturbing chiller touching on fears of childhood abandonment and vulnerability. (Miami.com, FL -- Entertainment)
Mass. begins to dry after deadly rains May 17, 2006
Peggy Fennelly walked inside her candy store in York, Maine, with Gov. John Baldacci to find bags, soda bottles and supplies bobbing in dark water. Her freezer was toppled and boxes of penny candies and chocolate were soggy and ruined. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Climate fears high over record ice lows May 16, 2006
In this scenario, warmer weather melts ice and drives temperatures higher because the dark water beneath absorbs more of the sun's radiation. Dr Meier said there was "a good chance" the Arctic tipping point had been reached. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Rising Sun slowly sets Apr 27, 2006
Much of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Volume One was in Japanese, and Hollywood has already remade Hideo Nakata's Ringu and Dark Water horror films, and the romantic comedy Shall We Dance. However, remakes mean that Japanese films still need to be adapted to Western tastes, rather than being able to compete on their own merit. (Asia Times Online)
'Organic' goes on the attack, recapping young artist's life Apr 20, 2006
"I want to taste dark water and see crackling trees and wild winds." ... And there was much eroticism, said the police, who brought Schiele to trial - the judge ripped to shreds a particularly graphic print while Schiele watched - and the drinker of dark waters served a brief sentence on charges of obscenity. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Scary Movie 4' is overkill, but who cares? Apr 15, 2006
Overflowing tubs of dark water, gigantic wreaths of floating black hair, and a Kabuki-pale boy who yowls like a cat don't make much of an impression, either. Cindy is apparently dazed by the incessant bops she gets on the noggin, or perhaps the abundant supply of brain-bruising one-liners. (Fresno Bee)
High-definition DVD invites format wars Jan 12, 2006
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Hero, Dark Water, Ladder 49, The Fifth Element, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Desperado, The Manchurian Candidate, We Were Soldiers, Fantastic Four, Ice Age, Lord of War, Saw, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Reservoir Dogs, Total Recall (more than 100 planned this year. . (USA Today -- Movies)
